Electric Ireland Fresher Division 1 football final NUI Galway 2-13 DCU 1-15 By Michael O Connor Champions, but only just, as a skilful fast paced NUI Galway side were made work for the title against a DCU Dochas Eireann in the All Ireland Fresher football final in a well-appointed Tubberclair on Thursday 14 March. DCU arrived at the Westmeath venue chasing their fourth … [Read more...] about Heneghan and Conroy combine to end 13-year NUI Galway fresher wait
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Moloney shines for DCU as NUI Galway struggle
LGFA HEC O’Connor Shield final: DCU Dochas Eireann 3–18 NUI Galway 0–6 By Michael O’Connor A DCU side that could dominate the O’Connor Cup in 2020 and 2021 based on the youthful vigour and developing class in their squad, came out on a top against NUI Galway in a one-sided O’Connor Shield final in Dublin. The new Dublin Technical University astroturf facility in … [Read more...] about Moloney shines for DCU as NUI Galway struggle
14 medal haul for NUI Galway at Taekwondo Intervarsities
On Saturday 23 February, six members of NUI Galway Taekwondo travelled down to the Mardyke Arena in Cork to take part in the Taekwondo Intervarsities, hosted by University College Cork. The team did well throughout the day, walking away with 14 medals: five gold, four silver and five bronze. They started strongly with Roisin O’Loughlin scoring silver in the female black belt … [Read more...] about 14 medal haul for NUI Galway at Taekwondo Intervarsities
Meet Rachel Fitz… One girl… 3 codes & performing at the highest level
Full name: Rachel Fitzmaurice Hometown: Fuerty, Roscommon College: NUI Galway College course: Mechanical Engineering Sporting codes: Gaelic Football, Camogie, Soccer Positions in sporting codes: Gaelic Football - Forward, Camogie - Mid Field, Soccer - Mid/Striker Favourite food: My mum’s lasagne! Favourite TV programme: Friends, Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Meet Rachel Fitz… One girl… 3 codes & performing at the highest level
Changes needed to end GAA fixture congestion
By Tomás Keating This time last year, the whole issue of fixture congestion in the GAA seemed like it had hit a boiling point, where fans had finally had enough of the overlapping of competitions, which is taking its toll on players. Every year inter-county level is becoming more and more professional, and the demands on the players become greater. Last year, we saw … [Read more...] about Changes needed to end GAA fixture congestion